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The Sleep Store Sleep Plan

Here's the plan we use in our sleep workshops to help parents identify why their baby doesn't sleep through and what to do about it! Current situation How often does your baby wake?   What … Read more

The Sleep Store Sleep Plan

• merino
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• Winter

Top Merino Clothing & Sleepwear Questions from Our Customers

We at The Sleep Store are passionate about helping new babies and parents sleep better, which is why we've developed our exclusive range of 100% merino clothing, sleepwear and sleeping bags. We … Read more

Top Merino Clothing & Sleepwear Questions from Our Customers

• Wellbeing
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• Winter

Simple Cold Remedies for Children

From Trisha Korioth, Staff Writer at American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). It’s late and your child is awake with a cough. What’s a tired parent to do?Over-the-counter cold medicatio … Read more

Simple Cold Remedies for Children

• Newborn Sleep
• Case Studies

Settling & Sleep with a 5 Week Old

The baby sleep problem I have a 5 week old son, I am wanting to try and lengthen out his sleeps at night and also help his sleep patterns during the day. Daytime - He has days where he will go d … Read more

Settling & Sleep with a 5 Week Old

• Kids Bedroom
• Decor

Decorating Children's Bedrooms on a Budget

Children's bedrooms can be so much fun to decorate! But it can be hard to know where to start and how to make it funky and fabulous, without having to mortgage the house to pay for your decorati … Read more

Decorating Children's Bedrooms on a Budget

• Toddler
• Toddler Sleep
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My Toddler won't Settle at Bedtime

Toddlers are renowned for tantrums and limit testing, and bedtime is no exception! Children who have been self settling easily and sleeping through the night for ages can suddenly turn into compl … Read more

My Toddler won't Settle at Bedtime

• Swaddling
• Baby Sleep
• summer

Summer Swaddling Chart

Summer Swaddling Parents are often concerned that their baby will over-heat if they are swaddled in warmer weather. But most newborns struggle to sleep well if they are not swaddled....and quickly … Read more

Summer Swaddling Chart

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• Toddler
• Toddler Sleep
• Big Bed

Moving from Cot to Bed Thread

The Sleep Store posted Moving from a cot to a bed - do you have any handy tips to share with us? Thanks heaps :-) Our Facebook Community posted When my son transferred at just over … Read more

Moving from Cot to Bed Thread

• Newborn
• baby shower

Baby Shower Etiquette

Baby Showers have changed a lot over the years. Gone are the days of women-only events that fit a specific format, now, they’re more casual, more inclusive and more adaptable. There's no r … Read more

Baby Shower Etiquette

• Baby
• Baby Sleep
• Sleeping Bags Buying Guide
• Newborn
• Newborn Sleep

Grobag Information

Baby sleeping bags are designed to keep babies and toddlers at a safe, comfortable sleeping temperature all night long. This helps them sleep for longer periods of time uninterrupted, and this … Read more

Grobag Information

• 6-9 Months Sleep
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8 Month Old Wakes Every 2-3 Hours

Request for sleep advice Dear Sleep Store I have been a customer of yours since my first son was born in July 2007, and you have many wonderful products. Something that I really really really wi … Read more

8 Month Old Wakes Every 2-3 Hours

• Toddler
• Most Popular Toddler
• Toddler Sleep
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Early Waking Suggestions

One of the most common sleep problems we encounter is early waking...... Mums and dads just don't want to get woken up at 5.30am every day! Elizabeth Pantley (author of the No Cry Sleep Solution … Read more

Early Waking Suggestions

• Swaddling
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• Newborn Sleep
• Baby
• Prem Sleep
• 4th Trimester

Weaning Your Baby off Swaddling

When to wean Once your baby becomes frustrated with being swaddled or her sleep deteriorates, it is time to think about weaning her off being wrapped. Also as your baby starts to show signs of r … Read more

Weaning Your Baby off Swaddling

• Newborn
• Newborn Sleep
• Swaddling

Swaddling FAQ

When should I stop wrapping my baby? Swaddling works particularly well for about the first 2-3 months, as it reduces your baby startling herself awake. So any time after your baby's startle refl … Read more

Swaddling FAQ

• Baby
• Baby Sleep
• 3-6 Months Sleep

The 4 Month Sleep Regression

By Andrina Wilson, Sleep Coach & Midwife Newborn babies usually sleep so well that they lull us into a false sense of security. Things are going well, you’re finally getting used to th … Read more

The 4 Month Sleep Regression